National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1887-06-28

Seated on the end Of the third row Of the
center aisle of the large hall Of Georgetown
University at 1915 yesterday morning was
a young man of about 20 years Of age, with
q c'ean-shaven face, curly blonde hair, and
OF pleasant and intellectual features. lie
was dressed in black, and his demeanor be-
tokened deep and unusual interest In the
surroundings. He was not alone, for a.
ready had great crowd Of brightly dressed
ladies, mature matrons and mothers, fash
ionably attred young men, and gray hatred
fathers, whose beaming countenances lndl-
Gated their paternal pride, collected ia the
same hall to offend the seventeen annual
commencement exercises OF the classical
department Of Georgetown University. The
crowds kept pouring in, filing the hall It.
self and OVERLOOKING into the wide corridors
which surround It. Men famed in all
tho learned and liberal professions, ladies
who are leaders Of the most fashionable So
ciety, all eagerly sought advantageous posi-
tions from which to witness the exercises. .
Yet our modest young man needed them not.
Donch's band, stationed IN the gallery,
played an attractive march The faculty
VI the university, the graduating class,
distinguished clerical and lay guests, ali
took seats on tho platform and were re
ceived with enthusiastic applause, In which
the third row young man Joined, but 1t was
perfunctory and listless clsppiug OF the
hands for him. There sat Rev. Robert
Fulton, 5. j., provincial OF the Jesuit or.
der; Rev. =. L. Chapelle, ID. D.; ROY Il.
W. Smith, OF Loyoa College, Baltimore
Rev. +. j. McGurk, OF st. Aloyslus; rep
|, fesentation Of the Dominican order, aud
other noted clergymen. There also were
Gen. lie Fevre, of Ohio; Hon, Leo Knott, T.
y. Baynrd, jr.; Hon. lack Montgomery,
DIR. j. NJ. Toner, Hon. NJ. T. Morris, Min.
lister Cana, and other celebrities. The
young man Of the third row paid his silent
tribute to distinction and genius, and
mentally resolved that ono day he, too
would achieve an honored place among
men.
He was also surrounded by many hand
some young ladies in elegant and fashion
able attire. The quick and modest glance
he cast around him disclosed to view the
presence Of the Misses Bayard, Miss Gar
land, Miss Dahlgreu, Mrs. Capt. Ramsey,
Miss Bittle, and many others as prominent
In social circles as their parents are In po-
litical and literary life. The third row
young man paid silent admiration to
beauty, but even their handsome features
aud elegance Of costumes were not to him
the chief object Of interest in the proceed
iDgs OF the day.
The commencement exercises proper be-
gan with an essay on "Property In Land"
by Philip j. McHenry, OF the District of
Columbia. His logical deductions and
philosophical reasonings proving the right
of private interest IN land and refuting the
theories Of Henry George interested the
third row blonde but slightly, aud there
was something wanting to absorb his I'M
divided attention. The orator finished his
well written and welldelivered essay, and
was heartily appiauded, the third row
young man joining with much enthusiasm.
The second address OF the day, on the
RESPONSIBILITIES of the Educated Glasses"
YVES delivered by Charles ID. Rooney, OF
Massachusetts,, and seemed to weary the
sober student. There was no charm for
him IN the succeeding musical selection,
neither did he seem Instructed In his duties
as citizen by Francis w. Sullivan's really
interesting address on 1.-THE True Freedom
of the Citizen" lie nervously twirled his
thumbs and looked bored when James v
Coleman, of California, with a long roll Of
| typewriter paper, arose to deliver his ad
| dress to the alumni.
The speaker ceased his address, the band
| played "lIail to the Chief" and President
| Cleveland, accompanied by Assistant Post
master General Knott and Assistant Attor
/ r,
| vast crowd applaudod long and loud. I'm
| PEELED by instinct the blonde assisted In the
greeting to the Chief Magistrate OF tbt
republic. He watched the Presiient as b,
asceuded the platform, and while he re-
turned the cordial greeting of President
Doonsn, of the university. The reception
being concluded, his face was wreathet
IN smiles of relief az the orator continued
and gave place 70 one OF satisfaction whei
he concluded.
He enthusiastically greeted tho Presiden
as he arose to confer the degrees and presen
the diplomas to the graduating class. III
smiled serenely when he perceived tina
President Cleveland was not to make al
address. He watched anxiously while tn
members of the graduating class receive
their degrees, and regarded with intens
delight the fact that this ceremony was OK
ptditiously but graciously performed. Fac
member Of the graduating class as hi
name was called advanced to the President
who handed him his diploma.
l Tho degrees conferred were: Doctor G
philsophy-John j. Beckert, New York
Masters of arts-Ernest Laplacs, A. b., NJ
D., Louisiana; Andrew j. Shipman, A. b
New York; Samuel B, Wallis, A. b., Dl'
trict of Columbia. Bachelors Of arts-Lou
Bush Allan, Louisiana; John G. Baller
tine, jr., Tennessee; Francis. L. Brown
Maryland; Henry Butler, Nebraska; Wa
Michael Byrne, Delaware; Thos. j. CraveI
District OF Columbia; John b. McFau
Virginia; Philip j. McHenry, jr., Dlstrit
of Columbia; Charles ID. Rooney, Mass
chusetts; Francis w. Sullivan, Pennsylvt
mia. Bachelors OF phlosophy-Rufus Gun
minis Garland, Arkansas; Ludwell II. Lougl
borough, District OF Columbia. Bachelor
Pennsylvania; Louis Clement White, Di'
| trict of Columbia,
Then came the valedictory by John II
McFaul, Of Virginia. TWAS short, grace
full, and excelleRtly delivered In a pleasan
well-modulated voice. The blonde mad
mental note Of the various rounded pas
cages, and particularly the return of THANK
to the President Of The United States fc
attending. The exercises were almo.
were pictured on the countenance of tn
third row blonde. But one ceremony n
manned, the award Of prizes to the success
full candidates. With supreme content an
unmeasured Joy he glanced around an
about him, yet there was still shadows Q
doubt and anticipation. For this time h
had waited. Had he been success
full Had he reached the goal of student
aDbitionY A few moments were left
which the decision would be made. wit
nervousness he seemed consumed; auxlet
made him restless. The long list OF med,
distinguished aud honorable student
-was being read, but even therapld readip
Of Father Cowardln was all too slow Il
him. The Golf philosophical, medal WI
awarded to w. NJ. Byrne, OF Delawar
Louis b. Allan captured the McGrath phys
cal medal; Louis Q. White, the medal
'mechanics;" Benjamin Tureaud leads h
clase In rhetoric, and will wear the gol
medal decoration. The third row youu
man's eyes were traptdxed to the door. Il
did not see the awards, nor was he cogn
zant Of the fact that Grover Clevelani
President OF the United States, pinned u
decorations on tho breasts Of tue successfl
students.
"1he class OF poetry" called out FAITH
CowaTdin, aud the third row blonde was q
most overcome, ItwGs hls class. 1t was h
| first award for which he had com nntnl